How old is someone named Harley?
The average Harley is 25 years old.
Half of all living Harleys are between 10 and 31.
When was Harley popular?
Harley is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2017.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 686 | 0 |
| 1910s | 3,173 | 0 |
| 1920s | 4,890 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 3,815 | 460 |
| 1940s | 3,215 | 1,400 |
| 1950s | 2,353 | 1,500 |
| 1960s | 1,387 | 1,100 |
| 1970s | 1,724 | 1,600 |
| 1980s | 2,532 | 2,400 |
| 1990s | 11,844 | 12,000 |
| 2000s | 13,326 | 13,000 |
| 2010s | 14,535 | 14,000 |
| 2020s | 7,017 | 7,000 |
How many Harleys are still alive?
About 55,000 Harleys are alive in the US today. That's 76% of the roughly 72,000 babies named Harley since 1880.
Most Harleys ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Harley?
About two in five living Harleys are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Harley an old name?
Not really. Harley is younger than 60 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Harley will be 36 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Harley a boy or girl name?
Both. 57% of living Harleys are women and 44% are men.
The women average 17 and the men 35. It was mostly a boys' name before 1970; since 1995, 68% of babies named Harley have been girls.
Names the same age as Harley
NAME TWIN
Harley's name twin is Turner. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Turner's age curve is the closest match to Harley's: 90% alike.
Other spellings: Harleigh (14)
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Questions about the name Harley
How old is the average Harley?
The average Harley in the US is 25 years old. The median is 21, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Harley?
About 55,000 Harleys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 72,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Harley most popular?
In 2017, when about 1,900 baby girls were named Harley.
Is Harley a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 37% of living Harleys, but the name spans several generations.
Is Harley a boy or girl name?
Both. 57% of living Harleys are women and 44% are men. The women average 17 and the men 35. It was mostly a boys' name before 1970; since 1995, 68% of babies named Harley have been girls.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this